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Reveal map
Choose whether unexplored terrain stays hidden, appears explored under fog, or remains visible throughout the match.
Overview
Choose whether unexplored terrain stays hidden, appears explored under fog, or remains visible throughout the match.
How this system affects decisions
Information and access are strategic resources: scouting reveals where to defend or attack, while terrain and line of sight affect which routes and targets can be reached safely. Use the mechanic together with the map layout rather than treating it as an isolated statistic.
How to use this reference
Choose whether unexplored terrain stays hidden, appears explored under fog, or remains visible throughout the match. In custom scenarios, this tool or rule shapes the authored map rather than an ordinary ranked-match opening. Its effect depends on the objects, conditions, and player slots used in that scenario.
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